Overview

Take in Burgundy’s fascinating medieval history while sampling delicious wines and sumptuous food in this fabulous rail tour of the region. In delightful Beaune, capital of the Côte d'Or wine region, you can explore its famous 15th-century hospice, the Hôtel Dieu, bustling squares and twisting cobbled streets. Taste the renowned Côte d’Or red and the area’s most celebrated white, Chablis, in the pretty, red-roofed village of the same name. You will tour one of the oldest Cistercian monasteries in Europe – Fontenay Abbey – and visit the region’s capital, Dijon, once one of Europe’s great artistic and intellectual centres.

Browse its splendid Palais des Ducs, nowadays home to the Musée des Beaux Arts, or simply stroll the town’s lovely cobbled streets. Spend a day at Autun, founded in 10 BC by the emperor Augustus, and see the Roman remains of the town's gates, wall, pyramid and 15,000-seat theatre. Explore medieval Semur, built on pink granite, the Roman town of Avallon with its possible links to Arthurian legend, and Vézelay, where it is believed that monks brought the remains of Mary Magdalene. An abbey was built there in the 9th or 10th century, and the town became an important pilgrimage site.

Tour highlights

Wine - try the Cote d'Or red and the Chablis white

Ancient abbeys - Fontenay has a wonderful tranquillity

Architecture - the Hospice of Beaune is a medieval jewel

Food - Dijon has superb restaurants serving sumptuous fare

Medieval villages

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27-06-2019

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Return Eurostar and TGV from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Dijon via Paris including transfer in Paris

Six nights' acommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the Ibis Dijon Hotel based on shared occupancy of a twin room

Transfers and full touring itinerary conducted by tour manager

Tour manager throughout

Accommodation

Ibis Hotel, Dijon

The three-star Ibis Hotel is located in the centre of Dijon and combines the charm of an old city mansion with the most contemporary amenities. Facilities at the hotel include 2 restaurants, bar, terrace and simple, comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms with private bath/shower, satellite TV and telephone.

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Tour provided by Travel Editions

For the last 20 years, Travel Editions has been bringing Telegraph readers exclusive short breaks and extended tours that focus on the traveller rather than the tourist. Whether you would like a guided tour of Brunel’s historic SS Great Britain or would prefer to visit Provence via Eurostar and TGV, Travel Editions offer the benefits of group travel but treat every customer as an individual. This philosophy has allowed them to perfect all kinds of holiday, from breaks in the Mediterranean to historic trips to Croatia and central Europe, and from beach holidays in Greece to fabulous rail journeys throughout France and Germany. This holiday is provided by, and your resulting contract and booking conditions will be with, Travel Editions Group Ltd, 3 Young’s Buildings, London, EC1V 9DB, (Registered in England No. 02926062), ABTA V3120, ATOL 3525, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Limited.